Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science (SRES): Recent submissions
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An assessment of quality management practices in high performance sport at two selected South African universities
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study is motivated by the growing need for South African sport competitions (such as the Olympic Games and various other sport-specific world championships) to be transformed into quality and profitable events, noting ... -
Combining sport and mediation skills for community healing. A multiple case study of two post-conflict communities in South Africa and Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This paper argues that post conflict communities need capacity to effectively deal with violent conflicts. This study therefore examines avenues through which sport can be used as a catalyst for mediation programmes in ... -
A comparative study on high-risk sexual behaviour of male student elite athletes, male student non-athletes, and male student recreational sports participants at the University of Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)This study aims to compare the sexual behaviour patterns of male elite student athletes, male student recreational sports (RSP) and male student non-athletes at the University of Botswana in relation to high-risk sexual ... -
The experiences of female sport administrators in the Western Cape: gender bias in the Workplace
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)Research indicates that the advancement of women into top management positions is steadily increasing. However, it seems as if gender divisions in the workforce do not encourage equal opportunities for women in the labor ... -
Accessibility of recreational sports for students with disablilities at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Participation in recreational sports can play a vital role in enhancing a student's life. Recreational sports are esepecially beneficial for students with disabilities as it aids in the facilitation of integration into ... -
Physical fitness of elite women's rugby union players over a competition season
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The primary aim of this study was to investigate the changes in physical fitness characteristics of elite women's rugby union players over the duration of the season. Thirty two elite female rugby players who were identified ... -
Incidence of football injuries in different age groups at a professional football club
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Football is the most popular sport in the world, and it continues to have a progressive annual increase in the number of active players and the number of games played per season, which in turn, leads to an increase in the ... -
Towards a level playing field -a case study of the challenges facing NGOs using sport for development within the educational system in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The overall aim of the study was to determine the opportunities and challenges NGOs encounter when using sport as a vehicle for development within the education system, in post-apartheid South Africa. A case study design ... -
Occupational self efficacy : an occupational therapy practice model to facilitate returning to work after a brain injury
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This qualitative study explored and described the lived experience of people with brain injuries with regard to resuming their worker roles. Based on the results, an occupational therapy practice model to facilitate return ... -
Insulin resistance, physical activity and physical fitness in adults residing in a northern suburb of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Insulin resistance has shown to be a precursor to a number of lifestylerelated chronic diseases and abnormalities in adults and is affected by a number of factors including genetics, age, physical activity and acute exercise, ... -
Perceptions of constraints to recreational sports participation :a case study of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) undergraduate female students
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The effects of attitudes and perceived constraints on behavior and the choices females make about involvement in recreational sports, exercise, and other physical recreation activities are important to consider if females ... -
The effect of accumulative physical activity on the fitness and health status of rural school children
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Numerous studies focusing on cardiovascular disease risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, elevated serum lipids, inactivity and lack of physical fitness prevalent in children highlight the ...